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Let’s boil things down to a short list of sound, timeless job searching tips that’ll help you fine-tune your strategy so that you may sail through the process (or at least cut out some of the unnecessary time and frustration).

The time has come to look for a job. You’ve been editing your resume like a maniac, taking in all the advice on what to take out and what verbs to use. And after much tinkering and typo eliminating, you’re finally done -- and it looks just like every...

In the job hunt, you need to build a strong résumé. Leah Bowman used Lego to construct the ultimate first impression on her search. Lego played a large part in Bowman's childhood growing up Danish, so she was inspired to use the Lego Digital Designer...

You know that you should edit your resume before you send it off in the world, making sure it’s error-free. But to make sure that resume is in the best possible shape? You should really take the editing process a few steps further. Here’s the thing: ...

Want to stand out from the stack? A new resume-building service aims to help job applicants catch the eye of recruiters by spicing up their resume. Sumry says it presents each applicant as "an actual person with real life experiences and a unique per...

There's tons of advice out there about how exactly to answer interview questions, what to wear to that interview and how to follow-up afterwards, but what if you're having trouble even getting your foot in the door? For many people, it isn't a lack o...

Investors aren't the only ones who see apparent value in Snapchat. Likeable Media, a social media marketing agency in New York, is also finding value in the photo sharing app -- as a recruiting tool. When applicants apply to the company -- which hund...

Get ready to have some major resume envy. Designer Robby Leonardi created an interactive resume set to the theme of Super Mario Bros., featuring a Mario-like character that jumps and swims through a colorful history of his work experience. Leonardi's...

Among all the newest social media job seeking fads, the Twesume might just be the easiest to quickly implement. Do you have a Twitter account? Do you have a resume? Then you already have about 90 percent of your Twesume. Just because a Twesume can be...

Crafting the perfect résumé is enough of a challenge before you try to factor in all the myths that surround the process. However, some of those common myths -- including your résumé can't be more than one page or it's OK to have some white lies on y...

A traditional resume (or a LinkedIn profile) may be necessary for anyone who’s looking for a job, but in my 10 years as a business owner, I’ve never relied on either one to hire. Honestly, I think resumes are a waste of time. Part of the problem is t...

It's no secret that possessing some digital know-how can help you in today's job market. But simply owning a copy of Photoshop and having social media accounts aren't exactly the skills that employers are looking for in the digital age. SEE ALSO: Mor...

Crafting a resume that is unique and impressive is the goal of every job seeker. However, there is no one blueprint to follow in this process. Despite that lack of guidance, one surefire way to prevent your resume from making the circular file is to ...

If I had a dime for every interview that began with "So, tell me about yourself," then I might not need a job. Companies know they're not hiring a skill set; they're hiring a human. The interview used to be the first chance to see a candidate's true ...

The amount of time a recruiter spends looking at your resume is roughly six seconds -- the length of a Vine video. For people who are unemployed or underemployed, figuring out how to stand out in the job search is crucial. Despite discovering job ope...

When it comes to looking for a job, what you don't say can be just as important as what you do say. Here are nine phrases and words to leave off your resume. Try Try simply shows a lack of belief, passion, commitment and confidence — all the qualitie...

Since it was introduced last month, Twitter's Vine has been used for advertising, breaking news and, of course, porn. But an aspiring journalist has found another: Resume. h/t & love to dear friends @meghanscibona @monkeyprime @smixel for helping w/ ...

Searching for jobs is a daunting task for many, so it's imperative your resume is in tip-top shape. With 25% of human-resources managers receiving 50 resumes per job listing, competition is fierce, according to an infographic developed by NowSourcing...

You know all about getting your resume noticed. Clean layout! Accomplishments, not duties! But do you know what's on the flipside? What could you be doing that could cause recruiters to overlook your resume -- or worse, toss it in the trash? Gasp! Th...

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